Peter Marshall Biography
Peter Marshall born Ralph Pierre LaCock is an American television and radio personality, singer, and actor from Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. He was at first the host of The Hollywood Squares from 1966 to 1981 and also has almost fifty television, movie, and Broadway credits.
He derived his stage name from the college in his home town (Marshall College, which became Marshall University in 1961).
Peter Marshall Education
Marshall was drafted into the army after high school in 1944 and stationed in Italy. He was initially in the artillery, but he was later recruited to be a disc jockey at a radio station in Naples. Marshall was discharged in 1946 with the rank of staff sergeant.
Peter Marshall Career
Peter has earned his living as part of a comedy act with Tommy Noonan in the 1950s, and they appeared in night clubs, on television variety shows, and in films including Starlift (1951), The Rookie (1959) and Swingin’ Along (1962). He also appeared as Lucy’s brother-in-law, Hughie, in The Lucy Show episode “Lucy’s Sister Pays A Visit” in 1963. Marshall appeared in the 1958 episode “The Big Hoax” of the syndicated television series Harbor Command.
Marshall sang “Back Home Again in Indiana” at the Indianapolis 500 in 1979. Peter portrayed Bob Kenny, a game show host accused of the murder of a game show contestant on an episode “To Live and Die on TV” on Sledge Hammer! in 1986.
He also co-hosted the unaired pilot for 3rd Degree!, a Burt & Bert Production in association with Kline & Friends. As the series was picked up for syndication, show producer Bert Convy decided to finally leave his position as the host of the syndicated edition of Win, Lose or Draw and take Marshall’s place on 3rd Degree. Peter then filed a lawsuit against Convy for the action, but later dropped it after Convy’s diagnosis of terminal brain cancer was made public.
He also published a book about his experiences, Backstage With The Original Hollywood Square in 2002. He has been a radio personality, hosting a popular mid-day show on the Music of Your Life adult standards national radio network, which is also live-streamed via the internet.
He appeared on television promoting compact disc hits from the Big Band era, and also hosted a two-hour PBS special, The Big Band Years in 2009. Along with Monty Hall and Wink Martindale, appeared with their wives on a special Game Show Legend version of The Newlywed Game in 2010. It was hosted by Bob Eubanks; the Martindales won the game.
Peter returned to West Virginia to host four games of The West Virginia Squares as part of Charleston’s FestivALL in 2014. This featured questions about the state’s history included West Virginia notables such as Joyce Dewitt and Landon Murphy.
Peter Marshall Age
Ralph Pierre LaCock was born on March 30, 1926, in Huntington, West Virginia, the U.S. He celebrates his birthday on 30th March 1926.
Peter Marshall Family
Parents
Marshall was born to a show business family of his father Ralph and mother Jean LaCock. His father died when he was a teenager and Marshall moved to New York City to be with his mother a costume designer.
Siblings
He has an elder sister, Joanne Dru who was a film and television actress. Dru was best known for her roles in such films as Red River, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, and All the King’s Men.
Peter Marshall Wife
Marshall is married to his third wife, Laurie Stewart and they together have four children and two stepchildren from his previous marriages. Peter has a home in Palm Desert, California. His son Ralph Pierre LaCock, Jr. alias Pete, is a former Major League Baseball player.
Pete spent nine years playing for the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals.
Peter Marshall Body Measurements
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m)
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: brown hair
Peter Marshall Hollywood Squares
Marshall’s friend television actor and comedian Morey Amsterdam recommended him to fill in for Bert Parks (who emceed the pilot) as the host of the game shows The Hollywood Squares in 1966. Marshall didn’t want the job originally but took it to keep it away from rival comic Dan Rowan. He however figured that it would last 3 weeks, and he’d be back on Broadway. It lasted more than 16 years.
The Hollywood Squares had a long run on daytime network TV and in syndication, making Marshall as familiar to viewers as the celebrities who appeared on the show. He was, however, a perfect foil for the wicked wit of such panelists as Amsterdam and his Dick Van Dyke Show castmate Rose Marie; Paul Lynde, Jan Murray, and Wally Cox. The show was canceled by the NBC network in 1980, but production continued in syndication into 1981.
He later returned to the new version of The Hollywood Squares as a panelist during a Game Show Week hosted by Tom Bergeron in 2002. He occupied the prestigious center square. Peter then took his old position at the podium to host while Bergeron was the center square.
Peter Marshall Salary
Working as an actor and media personality, there is no doubt Marshall earns a good salary. However, his exact salary has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Peter Marshall Net Worth
The award-winning actor and media personality, Peter Marshall, has an estimated net worth of $10 million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor, singer, radio and television personality.
Peter Marshall Movies
Some of Marshall’s films include;
Year Title
1953 The 49th Man
1959 The Rookie
1961 Swingin’ Along
1964 Ensign Pulver
The Cavern
1968 Maryjane
1974 Happy Anniversary and Goodbye
1982 Annie
Frequently Asked Questions About Peter Marshall
Who is Peter Marshall?
Marshall is one of America’s best known and best-loved actors, and media personalities.
How old is Peter Marshall?
Marshall is 93 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1926.
How tall is Peter Marshall?
Marshall stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches
Is Peter Marshall married?
Marshall is married to his lovely wife Laurie Stewart.
How much is Peter Marshall worth?
He is an accomplished actor and media personality with an estimated net worth of $10 million.
How much does Peter Marshall make?
It is not yet revealed how much money Marshall makes.
Where does Peter Marshall live?
Marshall lives in West Virginia.
Is Peter Marshall dead or alive?
Marshall is still alive and in good health.
Where is Peter Marshall now?
Marshall still goes on with his acting career and show hosting.